Charley Dove | Private Dining in Philadelphia, PA

We host private events for up to 40 people, seated or standing.

For dinner, our events typically run from 6:00-9:00. We begin with a cocktail (half) hour with hors d'oeuvres followed by a family-style sit-down or stationed dinner. 

For lunch, we host three hour event between the hours of 11:00-3:00. We begin with a cocktail "hour" (generally a mimosa bar) and follow with a family-style or stationed lunch. Daytime events start at $2,000 food minimum plus taxes/gratuity & booking fees.

We are BYOB, you may bring in any alcohol, or you may purchase beverages from our sister restaurants.

Contact us below with your event details and we’ll send you a custom event proposal. We look forward to making your special event a memorable one!

Event Menus 

SEATED EVENTS vs COCKTAIL PARTIES

What is the difference between Charley Dove's event styles?

Both event styles can host up to 40 people. 

Our seated events usually start with a cocktail half-hour with bar service followed by a seated dinner.

We can seat up to 24 people at a seated central table:

Or up to 40 people in two rows:

Cocktail events provide partial seating along the bench side of the restaurant with cocktail tables on the window side. The bar remains open for the duration of the event and the menu includes options of hors d'oeuvres, food stations and dessert & coffee stations.

PLANNING

How does the planning process work?

Your first step is to secure your date. After confirming your event and about 6 weeks before your event date, you will receive a detailing questionnaire to fill out. This is due back to us one month before the event. We will gather all of your information and share it back with you to approve. 

Your final headcount will be due one week before the event.

BEVERAGES

What can I bring in for my bar? 

You may bring in anything that you would like served at the bar including wine, beer, batched cocktails or ingredients for made-to-order cocktails and N/A beverages.

How much should I buy? 

We suggest starting at 1/2 bottle of wine per person and scaling up or down based on your group and what else you are bringing. For a champagne toast, each bottle will serve 10 half-pours.

Does Charley Dove provide a bartender? 

Yes, our team will bartend the event. If you have a particular cocktail recipe we should follow, please include it at delivery.

Should I provide my own mixers & garnishes? 

Yes, anything that you would like included in your bar service should be provided. We will set up your bar service custom to your vision.

How does it work to purchase alcohol through your sister restaurant? 

This option is a pre-order, we are essentially offering to BYOB for you. To order through our sister restaurant your order needs to be confirmed about two weeks prior to the event and will be delivered and on-site for your event date.

Can I BYOB wine & beer and purchase batched cocktails? 

Yes! Great idea!

Can I purchase alcohol by-consumption? 

We are BYOB and do not have a license to sell alcohol by-consumption from Charley Dove.

MENUS

How do I get started with my custom menu?

After you know which event style you are booking, you will decide if you are serving brunch, lunch or dinner. Next, you will decide which cuisine you would like to select. Brunch menus are already set (with a few upgrade/add-ons options). For lunch & dinner menus, you will select your items from each course and submit them along with your detailing form. Both are due back to us one month before the event.

What is family-style service?

All of our table service is family-style. This means that you will select menu items that will be served to all of your guests, like a tasting menu. We serve one of each dish for every 4-6 people.

What about allergies or dietary restrictions?

When you submit your menu item selections, you will also submit your guest's allergies. We will note wherever the allergen is on the menu and share it for you to review. You can then adjust or omit certain items if you would like.

During the event, we will make sure to note where your guests with allergies are located and will communicate anywhere that allergen exists. If we can put that item on the side for them, we will!

DECOR & SETUP

What is included as far as decor?

We include the option of:

white linens, house votive candles, house succulent planters as centerpieces, your custom menu title/header

Do you have a recommended Florist?

We have used PURE DESIGN for 25 years when we started as Audrey Claire and cannot recommend them enough! Delivery should be scheduled for two hours before the start of the event.

PURE DESIGN || www.puredesignflorist.com

How many arrangements do I need?

This depends a bit on your headcount, table arrangement, and floral arrangement size. For a full 40-person seated event, 1-3 arrangements on the smaller tables and 3-5 arrangements on the larger tables is a good place to start. Keep in mind that the family-style dining service gets served to the center of the table and we'll need some space for dishes.

Some events will bring in larger arrangements for the bar/entry table/chef's counter spaces and that is lovely but definitely an extra!

What else can I bring in?

Events will often bring in welcome signs, favors, framed photos, guest books, gift card boxes, place cards etc... We have deep windowsills that we can display photos on, our Chef's counter surface, sometimes an entry table for favors/card boxes etcetera, and the bar space can get turned over for cake and/or favors display. We will work with you to determine the best layout for what you'll be bringing into your event.

 We cannot allow taper or pilar candles (without hurricane covers) due to our open kitchen- which requires our ceiling fans to be on. We cannot allow any tape on our walls. We cannot allow confetti. 

How does setup work?

We will setup the entire event. You will deliver your decor items ahead of time and we will set everything up according to your vision. If you WANT to be a part of the decor setup, one or two hosts are welcome to arrive 20 minutes before the event begins to check in on the setup and add your finishing touches.

Can I use a third-party vendor?

Yes, if you have a preferred vendor, you can certainly use them. We ask for the delivery contact information so if they are not on schedule, we can contact them directly. Vendor installations require our approval & permission, a COI and confirmation that the space is available for their setup requests.

BYO DESSERTS & CAKES

You are welcome to bring in Cakes and Desserts. Delivery should be scheduled for 1-2 hours before the start of the event. We charge $5 per person to BYO Dessert. 

Our recommended vendors are:

NUTMEG CAKE DESIGN || www.nutmegcakedesign.com

THE BAKESHOP ON 20TH || www.bakeshopon20th.com

ISGROS PASTRIES || www.isgrospastries.com

A/V

Can I pick my music?

Yes, you can share a custom playlist with us through Spotify. Email your playlist link to us at [email protected] one week before the event.

We can also play our house playlist.

Can I bring a projector or a screen?

The space is small, but there are a few options for this, mostly for a seated event. The short answer is yes, but this depends on the vision and some logistics.

Does Charley Dove have a microphone?

Yes, we do have a wireless microphone and speaker. It is usually overkill in the small space and most events do not need it.

DELIVERY & PICKUP

When can I deliver my beverages & decor?

Deliveries are typically the day of or the day before the event. Weekdays from 11-4 are usually best and we will schedule this with you based on availability.

When can I pickup my leftovers?

Most groups prefer to take everything with them following the event itself. We will pack everything up for you following your event and help you load your car. If you prefer to schedule a later pickup date, we can offer this most weekdays from 11-4 based on availability.

PARKING

Where can I park?

The closest two parking garages are on 20th just South of Walnut Street. 

There is an indoor lot on the West side of the street and an outdoor lot PARKWAY PARKING on the East side of the street.

ACCESSIBILITY

There is one step into the dining room that we can provide a ramp for with notice. Beyond that, the space has no stairs. The hallway to the restroom is 27" wide for the first 4 feet and then expands to 33" wide. The restroom itself is accessible.

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